Historical Events
- 41,163, then largest NBA crowd, watches doubleheader Cin-Det, SD-Bost
- Beatles appoint Eastman & Eastman as general counsel to Apple Records
Madden to Coach Raiders
John Madden is named head coach of NFL's Oakland Raiders
- Lonne Elder's "Ceremonies in Dark Old Men" premieres in NYC
Yasser Arafat PLO Chairman
The Palestine National Congress appoints Yasser Arafat chairman of the PLO
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Cornett, American baseball pitcher, appeared in 14 games (Toronto Blue Jays, 1994-95), Brad Cornett
- Brandy Ledford, American actress (Andromeda), born in Denver, Colorado
- Dallas Drake, Canadian NHL center (Winnipeg Jets), born in Trail, British Columbia
- Duncan Coutts, Canadian rock bassist (Our Lady Peace), born in St. Catharine, Ontario
- Joe Sacco, American NHL right wing (Anaheim Mighty Ducks), born in Medford, Massachusetts
About February 4, 1969
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crimson And Clover - Tommy James And The Shondells
#1 Song: Blackberry Way - Move
